Vauxhall Astra Hatchback 1998-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Mine was a finance repossesion so got it very cheap

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    As above

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Handles very well considering

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    a little gutless at times but still, not too bad

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not let me down in over 2 years

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good clean looks and modern design. It shouldn't age as fast as previous models

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Nice on both long & short trips alike

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Fantastic as standard

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Recently changed my main dealer as the previous one was only interested in flaggin up the expensive items after a service... forgot to mention it needed new brakes and dampers all round!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Uses a little oil (But I do 30,000+ miles pa)

    Other

    Steering wheel isn't ""beefy"" enough. it's thin and very uninspiring

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes